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Volume 2, Issue 2 Summer 2012

IN THIS ISSUE

Strong Kids Campaign is Victorious

Brooklyn Nets Assist in Youth Health

Stay Healthy with Summer Membership Offer

Healthy Kids Day

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SUMMER SESSION STARTS June 25!

Don’t forget to register:

Member Registration: June 9

Nonmember Registration: June 16

On May 10th, just two and a half short months after kick-off, the Y

celebrated reaching the Strong Kids Campaign annual fundraising

goal.

“We are grateful to be part of a community that truly cares about

each other,” said Mel Tse, Executive Director. “Park Slope values

the programs we offer for people of all ages and work together to

ensure that these opportunities are available to everyone.”

Held in the Prospect Park YMCA gymnasium, the Victory Celebration

was filled with entertainment and recognition. The event showcased

a hip hop performance by PS 200’s Y Afterschool program; youth

guitar recital premiering their original riff; and a heartfelt testimo-

nial from a New Americans Welcome Center participant.

“I didn’t realize how diverse our programming is,” said event atten-

dee. “From physical activity to drawing and computer literacy

classes, the Y really makes it hard to not want to belong here.”

Funds raised through the Strong Kids Campaign allows the Y to pro-

vide free and subsidized programs and financial assistance to mem-

bers in need. Among the many Strong Kids Campaign supported

programs offered at the Y, we are proud to serve:

Hundreds of youth in our free of charge Y Afterschool program

located from Park Slope to Coney Island;

More than 50% of our over 900 summer day campers partici-

pate for free or on financial assistance and all of our special

needs campers participate for at least half the program cost;

More than 2,000 enrollments each year in our free of charge

literacy, language and citizenship classes through the New

Americans Welcome Center;

Hundreds of community members in need of membership finan-

cial assistance; and

Teens from all over Brooklyn in our free teen and civic leader-

ship programs all year round.

Community Rallies to Support

Families in Need Funds raised help individuals, children, and families of Brooklyn

learn, grow and thrive

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Brooklyn Nets Assist in Youth Health The Nets and Barclays Community Alliance have made their mark in Brooklyn. On May 2nd, Nets CEO, Brett Yormack, joined more than 500 kids at the Park Slope Armory YMCA for a day of

healthy and fun physical activity in continuation of their Nets Assist Community Week.

“We’re excited to build our relationship with the Brooklyn Nets,” said Associate Executive Director,

Erika Rautenstrauch. “The Nets, like us, are committed to not simply being in the community but rather becoming a part of the fabric of the fabric of Brooklyn.”

The Barclays/Nets Community Alliance has partnered with all Brooklyn YMCAs under the YMCA of Greater New York to promote health and physical activity among youth throughout the borough.

Brooklyn YMCA Executive Directors with Nets CEO,

Brett Yormack .

Brooklyn Nets celebrated Nets Assist Day serving

more than 500 kids representing greater Brooklyn .

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Healthy Kids Day

Healthy Kids Day® is the nation’s largest health promotion and education day,

celebrated across the country at over 1,900 YMCA branches. This free and open annual Y event brings children and families together to provide the education, activities, and

experiences that teach good health and foster positive connections through fitness, sports, and fun. Held on April 28th from 10 am to 4pm, this year’s Park Slope Armory

YMCA Healthy Kids Day served over 1,200 community members and partnered with local organizations to large national companies to provide activities for kids and grown-ups.

These partnerships included:

LIBRARY CARDS ISSUED BY THE BROOKLYN LIBRARY

HOME DEPOT’S TILING AND PAINTING

DEMONSTRATIONS

FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS WITH ASTORIA

FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

NEW YORK LIFE PRESENTEDCHILD ID CARDS

LUTHERAN MEDICAL SPOKE ON INJURY PREVENTION

& NUTRITION

PARK SLOPE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP

TAUGHT KIDS ABOUT FIRE SAFETY

PARK SLOPE CIVIC COUNCIL REPRESENTED

COMMUNITY INFO TABLE

LOCAL BUSINESS PROMOTION THROUGH 5TH

AVENUE BID INFO TABLE

COLGATE DONATED TOOTH BRUSHES & FLOSS AND

METHODIST HOSPITAL PROVIDED ORAL HYGENE

DEMONSTRATIONS

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The YMCA of Greater New York is a community service

organization which promotes positive values through

programs that build spirit, mind and body, welcoming all

people with a focus on youth.

Prospect Park YMCA 357 Ninth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 718.768.7100 ymcanyc.org/prospectpark

Park Slope Armory YMCA 361 Fifteenth Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 212.912.2580 ymcanyc.org/parkslopearmory